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Overview
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Overview
The app was created as a fun experiment to address the quiet and often isolated nature of the Christmas period in Canada. During this time, many people stay at home due to the cold weather or a lack of events to attend. The goal of the app is to provide users with a platform to find exciting places to visit, activities to do, and events to attend in their city or province during the holiday season. It offers users a variety of locations to explore, from festive markets to cozy cafes, local parks, and holiday-themed events. By bringing attention to these opportunities, the app aims to enrich users' holiday experiences and foster a sense of connection and community. This project was a fun experiment to explore how design can help improve how people experience their surroundings during the holidays.
The app was created as a fun experiment to address the quiet and often isolated nature of the Christmas period in Canada. During this time, many people stay at home due to the cold weather or a lack of events to attend. The goal of the app is to provide users with a platform to find exciting places to visit, activities to do, and events to attend in their city or province during the holiday season. It offers users a variety of locations to explore, from festive markets to cozy cafes, local parks, and holiday-themed events. By bringing attention to these opportunities, the app aims to enrich users' holiday experiences and foster a sense of connection and community. This project was a fun experiment to explore how design can help improve how people experience their surroundings during the holidays.
My Roles
My Roles
My Roles
User Research
Wireframing (Figma)
Prototyping (Figma)
User Research
Wireframing (Figma)
Prototyping (Figma)
My Design Process
Research & Discovery
Gathered requirements from stakeholders and analyzed similar apps focused on local events and places to identify best practices for UI design, usability, and accessibility.
Wireframing & Layout
Created wireframes for each section, focusing on a clean and organized structure that allowed easy access to information, with particular attention to showcasing services clearly.Prototyping & User Testing
Developed interactive prototypes using Figma, focusing on the event-finding feature and ensuring a smooth user experience for discovering places to visit. Incorporated filters for preferences like activity type and location.Visual Design
Chose colors, typography, and imagery to create a festive yet minimalist design, focusing on a winter holiday theme while ensuring clarity and ease of use.Usability Testing & Iteration
Conducted usability testing to gather feedback on navigation, information clarity, and overall user experience. Iterated on design based on feedback, improving user flow and event search features..
Challenges and Observations
Showcasing a variety of events and places in a way that is engaging but not overwhelming for users. It was important to create a balance between content richness and simplicity.
Designing an intuitive filter system that allowed users to find relevant events and places based on personal preferences, such as location, activity type, and whether they were family-friendly.
Creating a design that was holiday-specific but could also work beyond the Christmas period. Balancing festive design with general usability for year-round use posed a challenge.
Ensuring accessibility for all users, including those with visual impairments or limited mobility. This required careful design adjustments to make the app easy to use for everyone.
My Design Process
My Design Process
Research & Discovery
Gathered requirements from stakeholders and analyzed similar apps focused on local events and places to identify best practices for UI design, usability, and accessibility.
Wireframing & Layout
Created wireframes for each section, focusing on a clean and organized structure that allowed easy access to information, with particular attention to showcasing services clearly.Prototyping & User Testing
Developed interactive prototypes using Figma, focusing on the event-finding feature and ensuring a smooth user experience for discovering places to visit. Incorporated filters for preferences like activity type and location.Visual Design
Chose colors, typography, and imagery to create a festive yet minimalist design, focusing on a winter holiday theme while ensuring clarity and ease of use.Usability Testing & Iteration
Conducted usability testing to gather feedback on navigation, information clarity, and overall user experience. Iterated on design based on feedback, improving user flow and event search features.
Challenges and Observations
Challenges and Observations
Showcasing a variety of events and places in a way that is engaging but not overwhelming for users. It was important to create a balance between content richness and simplicity.
Designing an intuitive filter system that allowed users to find relevant events and places based on personal preferences, such as location, activity type, and whether they were family-friendly.
Creating a design that was holiday-specific but could also work beyond the Christmas period. Balancing festive design with general usability for year-round use posed a challenge.
Ensuring accessibility for all users, including those with visual impairments or limited mobility. This required careful design adjustments to make the app easy to use for everyone.
(c) Meerin ❤️. 2025
(c) Meerin ❤️. 2025
(c) Meerin ❤️. 2025
